Conference Call With David Plouffe Before SOTU
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Since Organizing for America is helping host tonight’s watch party for the State of the Union Address, we got in on a conference call just before the SOTU, with David Plouffe. Here’s my summary:
He began by thanking everyone for all of their work from the primaries, through the 2008 Election, to our current efforts for healthcare.
Healthcare is a jobs issue, we won’t have a strong economy without it.
President Obama’s speech will rekindle a lot of enthusiasm.
Long term and short term are both the focus.
15,000,000 people first voted in 2008. We need to go back and talk to these first time voters, so they understand the importance of an off year election, and stay involved.
Do all we can to support both congress and our local communities.
“We want to stand with the taxpayers. They want to get repaid.”
Students, college – both very important.
The job of an elected official is not to get re-elected. It’s to serve the people.
We have to create new jobs, and create the environment for private sector growth.
If we don’t pick up the pace, our country is not going to be strong for years to come.
If you’d like to read as I liveblog the SOTU starting at 8 PM ET/ 6 PM CT, check this out, and keep refreshing to see updates.
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